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Chapter, Paragraph
1 Intro, 0 | The Council's teaching is expressed constantly in
2 Intro, 0 | the Leonine Sacramentary, is that "the work of our redemption
3 Intro, 0 | the work of our redemption is carried out whenever we
4 Intro, 0 | of this sacrifice";3 it is aptly and accurately brought
5 Intro, 0 | that consequently the Mass is at once a sacrifice of praise
6 Intro, 0 | the eucharistic liturgy is carried out. For the same
7 Intro, 0 | The meaning of his office is declared and detailed in
8 Intro, 0 | describes that power. It is the continuation of the
9 Intro, 0 | spiritual sacrifice to God is brought to completeness
10 Intro, 0 | celebration of the eucharist is the action of the whole
11 Intro, 0 | of the Fathers";11 this is a quotation from the Apostolic
12 Intro, 0 | teaching. This teaching is that the eucharistic sacrifice
13 Intro, 0 | the eucharistic sacrifice is, first and foremost, the
14 Intro, 0 | Sundays and holydays, on what is read at Mass and that among
15 Intro, 0 | catechesis on the mystery that is part of the celebration
16 Intro, 0 | guard "things old," that is, the deposit of tradition;
17 Intro, 0 | needs of our times. This is above all true of the ritual
18 1, 0 | arrayed hierarchically, is for the universal and the
19 1, 0 | 2. Therefore, it is of the greatest importance
20 1, 0 | its good effects.5 This is the reason why Christ the
21 1, 0 | assembly, the celebration is planned in such a way that
22 1, 0 | in body and spirit that is conscious, active, full,
23 1, 0 | the Christian people it is a right and duty they have
24 1, 0 | when their participation is not possible, the eucharistic
25 1, 0 | effectiveness and worth because it is the action of Christ and
26 1, 0 | purpose of this Instruction is to give the general guidelines
27 2, 0 | sacrifice of the cross,14 Christ is really present to the assembly
28 2, 0 | gathered in his name; he is present in the person of
29 2, 0 | 8. The Mass is made up as it were of the
30 2, 0 | word and of Christ's body is laid for the people of God
31 2, 1 | the Church, God himself is speaking to his people,
32 2, 1 | present in his own word, is proclaiming the Gospel.~
33 2, 1 | people of every era and is understandable to them,
34 2, 1 | commentary on the word, that is, the homily, as an integral
35 2, 2 | the eucharistic prayer is preeminent; it is the high
36 2, 2 | prayer is preeminent; it is the high point of the entire
37 2, 2 | all present.19 Thus there is good reason to call them "
38 2, 2 | 11. It is also up to the priest in
39 2, 2 | attention.21 While the priest is reciting them there should
40 2, 4 | genre of the text, that is, accordingly as it is a
41 2, 4 | that is, accordingly as it is a reading, a prayer, an
42 2, 5 | songs (see Col 3:16). Song is the sign of the heart's
43 2, 5 | belongs to lovers."25 There is also the ancient proverb: "
44 2, 5 | singing at Mass; but it is not always necessary to
45 2, 5 | ever more frequently, it is desirable that they know
46 2, 6 | observed by all taking part is a sign of the community
47 2, 6 | Unless other provision is made, at every Mass the
48 2, 6 | gospel; while the gospel is proclaimed; during the profession
49 2, 6 | other good reason.~But it is up to the conference of
50 2, 8 | The purpose of these rites is that the faithful coming
51 2, 8 | The purpose of this song is to open the celebration,
52 2, 8 | 26. The entrance song is sung alternately either
53 2, 8 | the congregation; or it is sung entirely by the congregation
54 2, 8 | used, or another song that is suited to this part of the
55 2, 8 | conference of bishops.~If there is no singing for the entrance,
56 2, 8 | the antiphon in the Missal is recited either by the faithful,
57 2, 8 | by a reader; otherwise it is recited by the priest after
58 2, 8 | community that the Lord is present. This greeting and
59 2, 8 | penitential rite. Since it is a song by which the faithful
60 2, 8 | and implore his mercy, it is ordinarily prayed by all,
61 2, 8 | ordinarily prayed by all, that is, alternately by the congregation
62 2, 8 | each of the acclamations is said twice, but, because
63 2, 8 | interpolated. If the «Kyrie» is not sung, it is to be recited.~
64 2, 8 | Kyrie» is not sung, it is to be recited.~GLORIA~
65 2, 8 | 31. The «Gloria» is an ancient hymn in which
66 2, 8 | Father and the Lamb. It is sung by the congregation,
67 2, 8 | choir alone. If not sung, it is to be recited either by
68 2, 8 | alternation.~The «Gloria» is sung or said on Sundays
69 2, 8 | only one opening prayer is said; this rule applies
70 2, 8 | namely:~ - if the prayer is directed to the Father: «
71 2, 8 | ever and ever»; ~ - if it is directed to the Father,
72 2, 8 | the Father, but the Son is mentioned at the end: «Who
73 2, 8 | namely: ~ - if the prayer is directed to the Father: «
74 2, 8 | Christ our Lord»; ~ - if it is directed to the Father,
75 2, 8 | the Father, but the Son is mentioned at the end: «Who
76 2, 8 | ever and ever»; ~ - if it is directed to the Son: «You
77 2, 9 | explained by the homily, God is speaking to his people,31
78 2, 9 | nourishing their spirit; Christ is present to the faithful
79 2, 9 | reading of the Scriptures is a ministerial, not a presidential
80 2, 9 | presidential function, it is proper that as a rule a
81 2, 9 | honor. A special minister is appointed to proclaim it
82 2, 9 | word. The psalm as a rule is drawn from the Lectionary
83 2, 9 | use, whenever the psalm is sung, in place of the text
84 2, 9 | response, except when the psalm is sung straight through without
85 2, 9 | reading.~a. The «Alleluia» is sung in every season outside
86 2, 9 | season outside Lent. It is begun either by all present
87 2, 9 | 38. When there is only one reading before
88 2, 9 | for the «Alleluia», there is an option to use either
89 2, 9 | season when the «Alleluia» is not allowed, either the
90 2, 9 | psalm after the reading is not sung, it is to be recited.
91 2, 9 | reading is not sung, it is to be recited. If not sung,
92 2, 9 | 41. The homily is an integral part of the
93 2, 9 | part of the liturgy and is strongly recommended:35
94 2, 9 | strongly recommended:35 it is necessary for the nurturing
95 2, 9 | with a congregation. It is recommended on other days,
96 2, 9 | together with the people is obligatory on Sundays and
97 2, 9 | solemn celebrations. ~If it is sung, as a rule all are
98 2, 9 | intercede for all humanity. It is appropriate that this prayer
99 2, 9 | the sequence of intentions is to be:~a. for the needs
100 2, 9 | the concluding prayer. It is desirable that a deacon,
101 2, 10 | saying: "Take and eat, this is my body." Giving the cup,
102 2, 10 | said: "Take and drink, this is the cup of my blood. Do
103 2, 10 | brought to the altar, that is, the same elements that
104 2, 10 | eucharistic prayer thanks is given to God for the whole
105 2, 10 | the unity of the faithful is expressed and through communion
106 2, 10 | the Lord's table, which is the center of the whole
107 2, 10 | whole eucharistic liturgy,41 is prepared: the corporal,
108 2, 10 | on it (unless the chalice is prepared at a side table).~
109 2, 10 | then brought forward. It is desirable for the faithful
110 2, 10 | value and meaning.~This is also the time to receive
111 2, 10 | procession bringing the gifts is accompanied by the presentation
112 2, 10 | entrance song (no. 26). If it is not sung, the presentation
113 2, 10 | the presentation antiphon is omitted.~
114 2, 10 | itself may be incensed. This is a symbol of the Church's
115 2, 10 | The meaning of the prayer is that the entire congregation
116 2, 10 | Sanctus» This acclamation is an intrinsic part of the
117 2, 10 | hands be consecrated, that is, become Christ's body and
118 2, 10 | of Christ, that sacrifice is celebrated which he himself
119 2, 10 | The Church's intention is that the faithful not only
120 2, 10 | clear that the eucharist is celebrated in communion
121 2, 10 | earth and that the offering is made for the Church and
122 2, 10 | doxology: the praise of God is expressed in the doxology,
123 2, 10 | the people's acclamation is an assent and a conclusion. ~
124 2, 10 | eucharistic celebration is the paschal meal, it is
125 2, 10 | is the paschal meal, it is right that the faithful
126 2, 10 | as he commanded.43 This is the purpose of the breaking
127 2, 10 | a. Lord's Prayer: this is a petition both for daily
128 2, 10 | forgiveness of sin, so that what is holy may be given to those
129 2, 10 | sign of peace should take is left to the conference of
130 2, 10 | action its name. This rite is not simply functional, but
131 2, 10 | not simply functional, but is a sign that in sharing in
132 2, 10 | one bread of life which is Christ we who are many are
133 2, 10 | commingling, the «Agnus Dei» is as a rule sung by the choir
134 2, 10 | responding; otherwise it is recited aloud. This invocation
135 2, 10 | from the Gospels.~h. It is most desirable that the
136 2, 10 | in the instances when it is permitted, they share in
137 2, 10 | sacrament the communion song is sung. Its function is to
138 2, 10 | song is sung. Its function is to express outwardly the
139 2, 10 | good time whenever there is to be a hymn after communion.~
140 2, 10 | conference of bishops. It is sung by the choir alone
141 2, 10 | the congregation.~If there is no singing, the communion
142 2, 10 | communion antiphon in the Missal is recited either by the people,
143 2, 11 | certain days and occasions is expanded and expressed in
144 3, 11 | celebration of the eucharist is directed by the bishop,
145 3, 11 | his helpers.47~Whenever he is present at a Mass with a
146 3, 11 | with a congregation, it is fitting that the bishop
147 3, 11 | concelebrating with them.~This is done not to add external
148 3, 11 | mystery of the Church, which is the sacrament of unity.48~
149 3, 11 | unity.48~Even if the bishop is not the celebrant of the
150 3, 11 | believers, the presbyter is another who possesses the
151 3, 11 | the Lord's table. There is a beautiful expression of
152 3, 11 | within the assembly. Its task is to ensure that the parts
153 3, 11 | people in the singing.51 What is said about the choir applies
154 3, 11 | singing. When in fact there is no choir, it is up to the
155 3, 11 | fact there is no choir, it is up to the cantor to lead
156 3, 11 | 65. The acolyte is instituted to serve at the
157 3, 11 | deacon. In particular it is for him to prepare the altar
158 3, 11 | 66. The reader is instituted to proclaim the
159 3, 11 | The cantor of the psalm is to sing the psalm or other
160 3, 11 | to the faithful, but it is preferable that this not
161 3, 11 | the same ministry, there is no objection to their being
162 3, 11 | are several readings, it is better to distribute them
163 3, 11 | 72. If only one minister is present at a Mass with a
164 4, 11 | active part. For this Mass is the preeminent expression
165 4, 11 | given time and place. This is particularly true of the
166 4, 11 | the conventual Mass, which is a part of the daily office,
167 4, 11 | form of celebration, it is most proper that they be
168 4, 11 | 78. It is desirable that as a rule
169 4, 12 | 79. The altar is to be covered with at least
170 4, 12 | celebrates, seven. There is also to be a cross on or
171 4, 12 | on the altar, unless it is carried in the entrance
172 4, 12 | unless other provision is made. ~ ~
173 4, 13 | lighted censer, if incense is used;~b. the servers, who,
174 4, 13 | crossbearer, if the cross is to be carried;~c. acolytes
175 4, 13 | Gospels;~e. the priest who is to celebrate the Mass.~If
176 4, 13 | celebrate the Mass.~If incense is used, the priest puts some
177 4, 13 | altar the entrance song is sung (see nos. 25 - 26).~
178 4, 13 | the proper reverence, that is, a low bow or, if there
179 4, 13 | a low bow or, if there is a tabernacle containing
180 4, 13 | carried in the procession, it is placed near the altar or
181 4, 13 | the Book of the Gospels is placed on the altar.~
182 4, 13 | and kisses it. If incense is used, he incenses the altar
183 4, 13 | 91. Then, if there is a second reading before
184 4, 13 | other chant, if incense is being used, the priest puts
185 4, 13 | the Book of the Gospels is on the altar, he takes it
186 4, 13 | and breast. If incense is used, he then incenses the
187 4, 13 | 96. If no reader is present, the priest himself
188 4, 13 | the readings. If incense is used, he puts some into
189 4, 13 | 97. The homily is given at the chair or at
190 4, 13 | The profession of faith is said by the priest together
191 4, 13 | 101. It is fitting for the faithful'
192 4, 13 | 105. If incense is used, he incenses the gifts
193 4, 13 | people have answered: «It is right to give him thanks
194 4, 13 | If the priest celebrant is a bishop, after the words «
195 4, 13 | several are named, this is done with the collective
196 4, 13 | Meanwhile the «Agnus Dei» is sung or recited by the choir
197 4, 13 | the people, says: «This is the Lamb of God». With the
198 4, 13 | communicants. If communion is given only under the form
199 4, 13 | described in nos. 240 - 252 is followed.~
200 4, 13 | 119. The communion song is begun while the priest is
201 4, 13 | is begun while the priest is receiving the sacrament (
202 4, 13 | with a purificator. If this is done at the altar, the vessels
203 4, 13 | table by a minister. It is also permitted, especially
204 4, 13 | the Lord», or: «The Mass is ended, go in peace», and
205 4, 14 | 127. When there is a deacon present to exercise
206 4, 14 | or the book; c. if there is no other minister present,
207 4, 14 | kisses the altar. If incense is used, he assists the priest
208 4, 14 | 131. If incense is used, the deacon assists
209 4, 14 | the Book of the Gospels is on the altar, he takes it
210 4, 14 | to the priest. If there is no homily or profession
211 4, 14 | side table.) If incense is used, the deacon assists
212 4, 14 | people. But if communion is given under both kinds,
213 4, 14 | to the communicants and is the last to drink from it. ~
214 4, 14 | returns to the chair. But it is permissible to leave the
215 4, 14 | the Lord», or: «The Mass is ended, go in peace».~
216 4, 15 | occur at the same time. It is therefore desirable that
217 4, 15 | several acolytes. But if there is only a single acolyte present,
218 4, 15 | other way required. Thus it is appropriate that, if possible,
219 4, 15 | intercessions, when no deacon is present, the acolyte places
220 4, 15 | to the priest. If incense is used, the acolyte gives
221 4, 15 | the people.61 If communion is given under both kinds,
222 4, 15 | the chalice when communion is given by intinction.~
223 4, 15 | the vessels. If no deacon is present, the acolyte takes
224 4, 16 | the altar, when no deacon is present, the reader may
225 4, 16 | precede the gospel. If there is no cantor of the psalm,
226 4, 16 | intentions when no deacon is present.~
227 4, 16 | 152. If there is no entrance song or communion
228 4, 17 | prescribes it, concelebration is also permitted at:~1. a.
229 4, 17 | 154. Where there is a large number of priests,
230 4, 17 | 156. No one is ever to be admitted into
231 4, 17 | or pastoral visitation, is to be held in high regard.
232 4, 17 | high regard. Concelebration is likewise recommended whenever
233 4, 17 | than once on the same day is permitted as follows: ~a.
234 4, 18 | 162. When everything is ready, there is the usual
235 4, 18 | everything is ready, there is the usual procession through
236 4, 18 | their chairs. When incense is used, the principal celebrant
237 4, 21 | 168. The preface is said by the principal celebrant
238 4, 21 | celebrant alone; the «Sanctus» is sung or recited by all the
239 4, 21 | We come to you, Father», is said by the principal celebrant
240 4, 21 | accept this offering», is said by the principal celebrant
241 4, 21 | give us all these gifts», is said by the principal celebrant
242 4, 21 | Lord, you are holy indeed», is said by the principal celebrant
243 4, 21 | Father, you are holy indeed», is said by the principal celebrant
244 4, 21 | Father, we acknowledge», is said by the principal celebrant
245 4, 22 | embolism, «Deliver us», is said by the principal celebrant
246 4, 22 | or from the paten as it is passed from one to the other.~
247 4, 22 | congregation, says: «This is the Lamb of God». With the
248 4, 22 | 201. If communion is received directly from the
249 4, 22 | 202. If communion is received through a tube,
250 4, 22 | received through a tube, this is the procedure. The principal
251 4, 22 | for purifying the tubes is placed near the chalice,
252 4, 22 | 203. If communion is received by using a spoon,
253 4, 22 | spoon, the same procedure is followed as for communion
254 4, 22 | communion with a tube. But care is to be taken that after each
255 4, 22 | each communion the spoon is placed in a container of
256 4, 22 | s communion, the chalice is placed on another corporal
257 4, 24 | 212. The chalice is prepared before Mass, either
258 4, 24 | altar itself; the missal is placed on the left side
259 4, 26 | second reading, when it is to be said, and the «Alleluia»
260 4, 27 | preparation of the gifts is omitted. The minister places
261 4, 27 | eucharistic bread. If the server is to receive communion, the
262 4, 27 | above the paten, says: «This is the Lamb of God», adding
263 4, 27 | of Christ. If the server is not receiving communion,
264 4, 27 | Christ. The blood of Christ is received in the way described
265 4, 27 | 229. The chalice is washed at the side of the
266 4, 28 | the dismissal formulary is omitted.~ ~
267 4, 29 | if this sign of reverence is not in harmony with the
268 4, 30 | before communion.~If there is a tabernacle with the blessed
269 4, 30 | sanctuary, a genuflection is made before and after Mass
270 4, 30 | body:~a. A bow of the head is made when the three divine
271 4, 30 | saint in whose honor Mass is celebrated.~b. A bow of
272 4, 30 | the body, or profound bow, is made: toward the altar if
273 4, 30 | toward the altar if there is no tabernacle with the blessed
274 4, 30 | pray». The same kind of bow is made by the deacon when
275 4, 31 | 235. The use of incense is optional in any form of
276 4, 31 | cross, saying nothing. ~This is the way to incense the altar:~
277 4, 31 | the altar:~a. If the altar is freestanding, the priest
278 4, 31 | around it.~b. If the altar is not freestanding, he incenses
279 4, 31 | then to the left. ~If there is a cross on or beside the
280 4, 31 | the altar. If the cross is behind the altar, the priest
281 4, 32 | who purifies it. The paten is usually to be wiped with
282 4, 32 | particle of it should fall, it is to be picked up reverently.
283 4, 33 | complete form as a sign when it is received under both kinds.
284 4, 33 | banquet. Moreover there is a clearer expression of
285 4, 33 | and everlasting covenant is ratified in the blood of
286 4, 33 | communion from the chalice is permitted in the case of:71~
287 4, 33 | at the Mass in which she is blessed; those consecrated
288 4, 33 | present at the time viaticum is to be administered when
289 4, 33 | be administered when Mass is lawfully celebrated in the
290 4, 33 | office at Mass;~8. when there is a concelebration, in the
291 4, 33 | actively participate and which is specially celebrated for
292 4, 33 | both kinds:~a. If communion is received from the chalice
293 4, 33 | afterward.~b. If communion is given with a spoon, only
294 4, 33 | a spoon, only one spoon is necessary.~c. If communion
295 4, 33 | necessary.~c. If communion is given by intinction, care
296 4, 33 | given by intinction, care is to be taken that the eucharistic
297 4, 33 | that the eucharistic bread is not too thin or too small,
298 4, 33 | 244. If there is a deacon or another assisting
299 4, 33 | 245. If there is no deacon, other priest,
300 4, 33 | none of the precious blood is spilled, drink a little
301 4, 33 | KINDS BY INTINCTION~If there is a deacon, another priest
302 4, 33 | already described. ~If there is no deacon, assisting priest,
303 4, 33 | return to their place.~c. It is also permitted to place
304 4, 33 | 249. If there is a deacon, another assisting
305 4, 33 | of the Lord, everything is done as described in nos.
306 4, 33 | 250. If there is no deacon, other assisting
307 4, 33 | assisting priest, or an acolyte is present, he holds the chalice
308 4, 33 | plate beneath their chin. He is to take care that the spoon
309 4, 33 | 252. If there is no deacon, other assisting
310 5, 33 | in a church or, if there is none, in some other fitting
311 5, 33 | and regions.73 The Church is intent on keeping the works
312 5, 33 | highest artistic standard is therefore to be set, in
313 5, 33 | be true to the reality it is to symbolize and the purpose
314 5, 33 | symbolize and the purpose it is to serve.76~
315 5, 33 | 255. It is preferable that churches
316 5, 33 | art. The local Ordinary is to use the counsel and help
317 5, 33 | place in the sanctuary, that is, in the part of the church
318 5, 33 | the sacrifice of the cross is made present under sacramental
319 5, 33 | under sacramental signs. It is also the table of the Lord
320 5, 33 | to share in it. The altar is, as well, the center of
321 5, 33 | especially if the celebration is only for a single occasion,
322 5, 33 | 261. A fixed altar is one attached to the floor
323 5, 33 | be moved; a movable altar is one that can be transferred
324 5, 33 | material, as long as it is becoming and solid. ~
325 5, 33 | simply be blessed. There is no obligation to have a
326 5, 33 | table where the eucharist is celebrated outside a place
327 5, 33 | 266. It is fitting to maintain the
328 5, 33 | the sanctuary. Everything is to be well balanced and
329 5, 33 | goes on at the altar or is placed on it. ~
330 5, 33 | 270. There is also to be a cross, clearly
331 5 | AND THE MINISTERS, THAT IS, THE PLACE WHERE THE PRIEST
332 5, 33 | best place for the chair is at the back of the sanctuary
333 5, 33 | Anything resembling a throne is to be avoided. The seats
334 5 | FROM WHICH THE WORD OF GOD IS PROCLAIMED~
335 5, 33 | church to have a place that is suitable for proclamation
336 5, 33 | proclamation of the word and is a natural focal point for
337 5, 33 | prayer of the faithful). ~It is better for the commentator,
338 5, 33 | each member complete, that is, sacramental participation
339 5, 33 | adoration and prayer.87 If this is impossible because of the
340 5, 33 | part of the church that is worthy and properly adorned.88 ~
341 5, 33 | 277. The eucharist is to be reserved in a single,
342 5, 33 | very ancient tradition, it is lawful to set up in places
343 5, 33 | the faithful. But there is need both to limit their
344 5, 33 | the celebration.90 There is to be only one image of
345 5, 33 | of the entire community is to be the criterion regarding
346 5, 33 | style in which a church is decorated should be a means
347 6, 33 | congregation the priest is able actually to break the
348 6, 33 | the number of communicants is large or other pastoral
349 6, 33 | charity, since the one bread is being distributed among
350 6, 33 | natural, and pure, that is not mixed with any foreign
351 6, 33 | matter as well the concern is to be for the noble simplicity
352 6, 33 | the noble simplicity that is the perfect companion of
353 6, 33 | The conference of bishops is to make the decisions for
354 6, 34 | this matter. But preference is to be given to materials
355 6, 34 | properly be used; on it is placed the bread for the
356 6, 34 | the inside if the metal is one that rusts; gilding
357 6, 34 | one that rusts; gilding is not necessary if the metal
358 6, 34 | not necessary if the metal is more precious than gold
359 6, 34 | vessels in a shape that is in keeping with the culture
360 6, 34 | provided each type of vessel is suited to the intended liturgical
361 6, 34 | diversity of ministries is shown outwardly in worship
362 6, 34 | ministers of every rank is the alb, tied at the waist
363 6, 34 | with a cincture, unless it is made to fit without a cincture.
364 6, 34 | the chasuble or dalmatic is to be worn or when a stole
365 6, 34 | be worn or when a stole is used instead of the chasuble
366 6, 34 | over the alb and stole, is the vestment proper to the
367 6, 34 | over the alb and stole, is the vestment proper to the
368 6, 34 | alb or other vestment that is lawfully approved in each
369 6, 34 | the right side, where it is fastened. ~
370 6, 34 | 303. The cope is worn by the priest in processions
371 6, 34 | keeping with the sacred is to be avoided.~
372 6, 34 | the color of the vestments is meant to give effective,
373 6, 34 | vestment colors.~a. White is used in the offices and
374 6, 34 | Paul (25 January). ~b. Red is used on Passion Sunday (
375 6, 34 | celebrations of martyrs. ~c. Green is used in the offices and
376 6, 34 | Ordinary Time.~d. Violet is used in Lent and Advent.
377 6, 34 | which some special material is prescribed, any other furnishings
378 7, 34 | that the choice of texts is to be made in consultation
379 7, 34 | Since a variety of options is provided for the different
380 7, 34 | different parts of the Mass, it is necessary for the deacon,
381 7, 34 | responsible so that nothing is improvised. A harmonious
382 7, 34 | On solemnities the priest is bound to follow the calendar
383 7, 34 | calendar of the church where he is celebrating. ~
384 7, 34 | obligatory memorials: ~a. if Mass is celebrated with a congregation,
385 7, 34 | calendar of the church where he is celebrating; ~b. if Mass
386 7, 34 | celebrating; ~b. if Mass is celebrated without a congregation,
387 7, 34 | the saints whose memorial is observed, or the Mass of
388 7, 34 | dead sparingly. Every Mass is offered for both the living
389 7, 34 | living and the dead and there is a remembrance of the dead
390 7, 34 | devotion.~When an option is given between a memorial
391 7, 35 | have three readings, that is, from the Old Testament,
392 7, 35 | salvation.~Accordingly, it is expected that there will
393 7, 35 | use of only two readings is allowed in some places.
394 7, 35 | choosing a text because it is shorter or easier. ~
395 7, 35 | during the week, however, is sometimes interrupted by
396 7, 35 | week's plan of readings, is allowed either to combine
397 7, 36 | may be used on any day, is particularly apt on days
398 7, 36 | particularly apt on days when there is a special text for the prayer, «
399 7, 36 | another eucharistic prayer is preferred.~b. Eucharistic
400 7, 36 | common prefaces. ~When Mass is celebrated for a dead person,
401 7, 36 | with any preface. Its use is particularly suited to Sundays
402 7, 36 | listed in the Missal. It is always permissible even
403 8, 38 | The eucharist, in turn, is the sacrament of sacraments.
404 8, 38 | be used sparingly, that is, when the occasion requires. ~
405 8, 38 | Ordinary Time when there is an optional memorial or
406 8, 38 | optional memorial or the office is of that weekday, any Mass
407 8, 38 | various needs and occasions is permitted, but ritual Masses
408 8, 38 | Masses for the dead, that is, daily Masses, may be celebrated
409 8, 38 | Ordinary Time when there is an optional memorial or
410 8, 38 | optional memorial or the office is of the weekday, provided
411 8, 38 | of any kind. The homily is also recommended at other
412 8, 38 | 340. If the funeral Mass is directly joined to the burial
413 8, 38 | but only when the body is present.~
414 Appen1 | individual celebration, it is important to consider the
415 Appen1 | community. In all cases it is well to remember the nature
416 Appen1 | No official approbation is needed for new melodies
417 Appen1 | English when the older text is not precisely the same as
418 Appen1 | Eucharistic prayer, that is, before the Lord's Prayer. ~ ~
419 Appen1 | Christmas and Advent, it is preferable that most songs
420 Appen1 | of the above alternatives is employed and there is no
421 Appen1 | alternatives is employed and there is no entrance song, is the
422 Appen1 | there is no entrance song, is the antiphon in the Missal
423 Appen1 | offertory and Communion) is not extended to the chants
424 Appen1 | reading whenever the psalm is sung.~During Lent the alleluia
425 Appen1 | During Lent the alleluia is not sung with the verse
426 Appen1 | psalm after the reading is not sung it is recited.
427 Appen1 | the reading is not sung it is recited. The alleluia or
428 Appen1 | texts for the offertory song is governed by the same rule
429 Appen1 | above (no. 26). If there is no offertory song, the offertory
430 Appen1 | the offertory antiphon is omitted.~With regard to
431 Appen1 | function of the offertory song is rather to accompany and
432 Appen1 | Christmas and Advent, it is preferable that most songs
433 Appen1 | accompanied by song. Song is not always necessary or
434 Appen1 | Organ or instrumental music is also fitting at this time.
435 Appen1 | proper function of this song is to accompany and celebrate
436 Appen1 | Order of Mass».) ~If there is no singing or organ or instrumental
437 Appen1 | Instruction»). In fact, it is good to give the assembly
438 Appen1 | a period of quiet (that is, while the gifts are prepared
439 Appen1 | texts for the Communion song is governed by the same rule
440 Appen1 | Christmas and Advent, it is preferable that most songs
441 Appen1 | of the above alternatives is employed and there is no
442 Appen1 | alternatives is employed and there is no Communion song, is the
443 Appen1 | there is no Communion song, is the antiphon in the «Missal»
444 Appen1 | from the present «Missal» is said in such cases (Congregation
445 Appen1 | occasions when the bishop is present at a celebration
446 Appen1 | the manner in which this is done, see «Newsletter» of
447 Appen1 | liturgical participation, etc., is left to the judgment of
448 Appen1 | other than the Gospel, which is reserved to a deacon or
449 Appen1 | all the biblical readings is more significant than the
450 Appen1 | reception of Communion. It is the communicant's personal
451 Appen1 | choice. ~c. When Communion is distributed under both kinds
452 Appen1 | by intinction, the host is not placed in the hands
453 Appen1 | reverence to the cross. It is desirable to place the cross
454 Appen1 | played in a manner that is suitable to public worship (
455 Appen1 | suitability of the instruments, it is the responsibility of the
456 Appen1 | Lent (November, 1971). This is in addition to observances
457 Appen1 | this way no arbitrary rule is imposed until it becomes
458 Appen1 | pattern of such supplications is emerging from practice.
459 Appen1 | at the catafalque or pall is excluded, it is permitted
460 Appen1 | or pall is excluded, it is permitted to celebrate the
461 Appen1 | in those cases where it is physically or morally impossible
462 Appen1 | Eucharistic celebration:~It is appropriate that the paschal
463 Appen1 | chair. The penitential rite is omitted, and the priest
464 Appen1 | the opening prayer. ~It is desirable that the first
465 Appen1 | hope of eternal life.~It is desirable that members of
466 Appen1 | of the poor.~If incense is used, the priest, after
467 Appen2 | of the eucharistic prayer is a practice that has developed
468 Appen2 | developed in some places. Is this acceptable?~REPLY:
469 Appen2 | attention. While the priest is reciting them there should
470 Appen2 | should not be played." This is a clear rule, leaving no
471 Appen2 | room for doubt, since it is a reminder of wrong practices
472 Appen2 | of the Mass. Further, it is obvious that the organ's
473 Appen2 | after communion." Thus it is a matter of option, not
474 Appen2 | liturgical assemblies there is a great variety of gestures
475 Appen2 | consecration. The practice is for the faithful to remain
476 Appen2 | trivial, since their purpose is to ensure uniformity in
477 Appen2 | Church's liturgy, which is the supreme action of a
478 Appen2 | accommodate large crowds. There is nothing to prevent the faithful
479 Appen2 | In cases where kneeling is not possible (see GIRM no.
480 Appen2 | 23. ~QUERY 1: Is it appropriate to meditate
481 Appen2 | Yes, as long as it really is played softly and is not
482 Appen2 | really is played softly and is not a distraction to meditation:
483 Appen2 | procession, because the context is about the entrance song.
484 Appen2 | exist? REPLY: Yes. For it is a rite that on Sunday helpfully
485 Appen2 | 31. ~QUERY 1: What is to be understood by the
486 Appen2 | singing of the «Gloria» is a celebration observed with
487 Appen2 | the «Gloria»: "the hymn is sung or recited" (no. 5)
488 Appen2 | profession of faith. . .is made" (no. 15). As is often
489 Appen2 | is made" (no. 15). As is often the case, the GIRM
490 Appen2 | character as a hymn, says: "It is sung by the congregation,
491 Appen2 | choir alone. If not sung, it is to be recited either by
492 Appen2 | should be sung. Otherwise it is recited by all either together
493 Appen2 | together with the people is obligatory on Sundays and
494 Appen2 | solemn celebrations. If it is sung, as a rule all are
495 Appen2 | 42. ~QUERY: Is it advisable to invite the
496 Appen2 | But generally speaking it is inadvisable to continue
497 Appen2 | outside Mass. The homily is part of the liturgy; the
498 Appen2 | the beginning of Mass. It is better, then, not to have
499 Appen2 | 44. ~QUERY: Is the «Credo» to be said during
500 Appen2 | these weekdays when there is a "more solemn" celebration:
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